Audi A4 2005 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Audi A4 engine produces 7 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 147 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.53 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but lower. Audi A4 is 77 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 275 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 29 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 1.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Yaris has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 10.0/10 | |
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